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Dev tools · February 23, 2021

Replace printf() with cool generic print, almost like Python/JS

Convenient generic print() for C. Contribute to exebook/generic-print development by creating an account on GitHub.

Replace printf() with cool generic print, almost like Python/JS launched on February 23, 2021 with 96 votes, #395 of 3,133 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

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In plain words

This development tool replaces traditional printf() functions with a generic print system designed to work more like Python or JavaScript's print capabilities. It is intended for programmers who want simpler, more intuitive printing syntax in languages that typically use printf(). The tool is hosted on GitHub and offers an alternative approach to console output that reduces complexity compared to standard formatted printing.

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